MENOKEN / MONTROSE Landfill - Solid Waste Management in Colorado, USA

MENOKEN / MONTROSE is a landfill facility located in Montrose County, Colorado, United States. It is classified under NAICS code 562212 (Solid Waste Landfill) and is currently operational, providing waste disposal services to the surrounding area. As a landfill in the United States, this facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA RCRA Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills. It must comply with requirements for liner systems, leachate collection, groundwater monitoring, and landfill gas management. Colorado state regulations further enforce these standards to protect local environmental resources. The facility's location in western Colorado places it in a region with diverse geography, including the Uncompahgre Plateau and nearby rivers. Proper management of landfill gas and leachate is critical to minimize methane emissions and prevent groundwater contamination, given the area's ecological sensitivity. The landfill serves as a key component of the region's waste infrastructure.

The landfill is situated in Montrose County, Colorado, an area characterized by semi-arid climate and proximity to the Gunnison River and Uncompahgre National Forest. Effective leachate management is essential to protect groundwater resources, while landfill gas collection systems help reduce methane emissions. Community proximity and traffic from waste hauling are also important considerations for local environmental quality.